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Malai Boti vs Tikka Boti

Both are boneless chicken cubes grilled over charcoal. The marinade changes everything.

· 4 min read

Tikka boti: red, sharp, smoky

Tikka boti is marinated in yoghurt, red chilli, ginger-garlic, lemon and tikka masala. On the grill the yoghurt chars and the chilli deepens, giving the classic red-brown colour and a tangy heat.

It is the most popular boti in Punjab for a reason: it stands up to naan, raita and a squeeze of lemon, and it tastes of the grill.

Malai boti: white, soft, mild

Malai boti is marinated in cream, yoghurt, cheese or cashew paste, white pepper and green chilli. The dairy tenderises the chicken so it stays soft, and the surface takes on a gentle golden char instead of a red crust.

It is the choice for children and anyone who wants grilled chicken without chilli heat.

Malai boti is marinated in cream, yoghurt, cheese or cashew paste, white pepper and green chilli. The dairy tenderises the chicken so it stays soft, and the surface takes on a g…

And Afghani tikka boti?

Afghani boti sits between the two: a creamy, green-chilli and black-pepper marinade with less red chilli than tikka and more pepper bite than malai. It is our signature boti and comes in portions of six pieces.

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Chicken Tikka Boti at Arabian Grill RestaurantPopular

Chicken Tikka Boti

چکن تکہ بوٹی

Charcoal-grilled chicken tikka boti.

Rs. 250 / 6 pieces

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Chicken Malai Boti at Arabian Grill Restaurant

Chicken Malai Boti

چکن ملائی بوٹی

Tender malai boti, soft and mildly spiced.

Rs. 250 / 6 pieces

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Afghani Tikka Boti at Arabian Grill RestaurantSignature

Afghani Tikka Boti

افغانی تکہ بوٹی

Afghani-style tikka boti off the grill.

Rs. 450 / 6 pieces

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Questions people ask

Which is best for kids?
Malai boti. It is soft, creamy and not hot.
How many pieces in a portion?
Tikka boti, malai boti and Afghani tikka boti are listed as six pieces each.

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